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Accedent casuing fuel economy dip?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Vic Doucette, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. Vic Doucette

    Vic Doucette Junior Member

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    I got rear-ended yesterday. (The other driver was 18, had been licensed for two weeks and still had the paper temporary license from the Secretary of State.) Her right-front bumper clipped my left-rear bumper. I've been driving the car since; I'm taking it in to the body shop Monday.

    Since the accident, there has been a noticeable drop in MPG, from roughly 52-53 down to 46-47. This might be accident-related, but why and how?
     
    #1 Vic Doucette, Aug 19, 2011
  2. ksstathead

    ksstathead Active Member

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    Alignment
    More drag
    Less tire pressure?
     
    #2 ksstathead, Aug 19, 2011
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